The Sommelier of the Year Award recognizes working sommeliers who consistently demonstrate an outstanding passion for marrying wine with food and a dedication to exceptional service.
2011 Sommelier of the Year
Owen Knowlton - West
Past winners include:
• Kurtis Kolt - Salt Tasting Room
• Andrea Vescovi - Blue Water Café
• Neil Ingram (Boneta – 2008)
• Chris Van Nus (Blue Water Café – 2007)
• Sebastien Le Goff (CinCin Restaurant – 2006)
• Tom Doughty (C Restaurant – 2005)
• Mark Taylor (CRU Restaurant – 2004)
• Barb Philip MW (Fish House and Cannery Restaurants – 2003)
• Peter Bodnar Rod (C Restaurant – 2002)
• Mark Davidson (The Beach House – 2001)
• Brent Hayman (Raincity Grill – 2000)
"the true decision-makers of wineries and the wine industry from around the world are all together, so the side meetings and boardroom discussions are more fruitful than any other festival in Canada, which of course, is incredibly valuable."
